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Birmingham bands for hire

If want all the excitement and spontaneity of live music, but none of the hassle, hire a Birmingham band from Function Central! From rock and pop cover songs to jazz, swing and ceilidh.

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Mastersound

  • Birmingham
  • 4-7
  • (74)

Danceable, piano-led pop and soul from the West Midlands, with both female and male lead vocals and a song list of danceable rock, soul and pop anthems from Chuck Berry to Adele.

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from£1,335

The Crossfades

  • Gloucestershire
  • 3-5
  • (98)

With no less than three vocalists in the band, The Crossfades serve up the best vintage and modern rock, pop and indie covers with a side of crowd-pleasing charm.

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from£990

Kickstart

  • Birmingham
  • 3-4
  • (42)

Breathtaking vocals, lush harmonies and an explosive rhythm section – this West Midlands wedding party band play a wide selection of soul, disco, rock’n’roll and the latest indie to keep you dancing until the wee hours! DJ service available.

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from£1,540

The Brasstones

  • Leicestershire
  • 5-7
  • (40)

Inspired by the sounds of the streets of New Orleans, The Brasstones are a 5-7 piece outfit featuring a mighty sousaphone, horns and percussion! One of the horn players doubles on vocals and frontman duties if required - recommended for evening parties.

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from£1,180

Agent Smith

  • Manchester
  • 4-6
  • (251)

Exceptional party and wedding band playing everything from vintage 1950s rock’n’roll to cutting edge pop, indie and R&B. High profile clients include BT, Mini Cooper and Microsoft.

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from£860

Banzai

  • Birmingham
  • 3-6
  • (61)

Energetic party band playing crowd-rousing anthems by Huey Lewis, The Killers, Oasis, Lady Gaga, The Weekend and more!

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from£1,045

Superfly

  • Birmingham
  • 4-7
  • (19)

Electrifying party band delivery a wild mix of pop, rock, and indie gems of classic and modern hits, guaranteeing a packed dance floor. Plus, they'll even switch it up with a Mumford-style set for that extra unique vibe.

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from£1,750

Manhattan

  • Leeds
  • 5-10
  • (76)

Dynamic Motown, pop and soul band with stunning female and male lead vocals, impressive industry credentials and a playlist of soulful floor-fillers by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Justin Timberlake and Rihanna.

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from£1,050

The Wild Nights

  • Bristol
  • 4
  • (37)

Top-flight wedding band performing vintage rock by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Van Morrison as well as the odd modern indie anthem! Acoustic duo and DJ option available.

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from£960

Skylight

  • Sheffield
  • 3
  • (84)

Powerful party and wedding band, ready to get your party rocking! The band have a diverse songlist which will surprise, delight and keep your guests dancing and singing along.

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from£1,230

The Rock Show

  • Northampton
  • 4
  • (13)

Rock out to all your favourite pop songs – this four-piece band has been igniting parties across the UK for over a decade with their pop-goes-punk style and a diverse playlist spanning 80s classics, 90s throwbacks, and modern hits.

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Dakota

  • Birmingham
  • 3
  • (34)

Midlands-based 3-piece rock and pop band offering a jam-packed blend of styles spanning multiple decades and genres. Acoustic sets and DJ service also available.

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from£1,995

Downtown Underground

  • Manchester
  • 6-7
  • (115)

World-class pop, funk and soul function band, refreshing and recreating the classic soul sounds of the 60s, 70s and 80s, alongside soul-infused contemporary pop and R&B.

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from£985

Little Rebels

  • Lincolnshire
  • 3
  • (33)

Floor-stomping folk anthems from the likes of Mumford and Sons as well as floor-filler classics from The Killers, Queen, The Beatles and many more.

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from£1,170

High Wire

  • Leicestershire
  • 4-5
  • (17)

High Wire cover an electrifying mix of timeless classics and current chart-toppers from Amy Winehouse to the Spice Girls to the Jackson 5, for an unforgettable night of dancing.

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The Beat Kings

  • Nottingham
  • 3
  • (34)

Experienced East Midlands wedding and party band with a massive playlist of rock, pop, reggae and soul, from Bob Marley to Bruno Mars. Afternoon acoustic sets and DJ service also available.

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Rockit

  • Surrey
  • 3-4
  • (253)

Amp up your party with Rockit: a sensational party band with a huge catalogue of rock, indie and pop floor-fillers from Chuck Berry and The Beatles to Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran.

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Mozarts Gokarts

  • Shropshire
  • 3-4
  • (27)

Entertaining guests with their luxury rock for over 13 years, Mozarts Gokarts have performed for royals, the army, heads of state, business tycoons and society's rich and famous - and now they're ready for you!

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Off The Record

  • Suffolk
  • 4
  • (18)

High-energy, genre-spanning 4-piece acoustic band featuring awesome vocal harmonies, percussion, double bass, and guitars. The band covers everyone from Elvis to Ed Sheeran.

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from£1,660

Last Orders

  • Nottingham
  • 4
  • (25)

Exciting live function band with an eclectic mix of floor-filling, rock-oriented anthems – expect indie, pop and dance through the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and on to the present day.


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Guide to booking party bands in Birmingham

Why should I hire a Birmingham party band for my event?

Whatever occasion you are celebrating, music is the best way to make any event memorable, and Birmingham attracts great musicians from all over the world!

Our experts have tracked down the most talented and reliable local bands so that you don’t have to!

We have party bands in Birmingham in all styles, suitable for all budgets – and all of them are young enough to love what they do and experienced enough to know exactly what to play and when!

What style of music do your Birmingham bands perform?

If you’re planning a family event such as a birthday or corporate do, hire a local party band to play upbeat, mainstream cover songs from all eras, that everyone loves.

Or if you’d like to fill the dancefloor at your office party, how about hiring one of our soul bands? They play something for everyone, from Motown classics for the funkateer in accounts to chart hits for the post boy!

Our Birmingham wedding bands range from 3-piece or 4-piece guitar-based bands right up to stomping funk and soul bands complete with horn sections and extra backing singers.

Most of them are happy to learn a first dance or special song just for your event, whether you want dance or pop by Birmingham natives Fine Young Cannibals or metal by Black Sabbath!

Can you provide background musicians for hire in Birmingham?

We don’t just do bands for the evening party – we represent some of the best background musicians in Birmingham. How about a steel pan band or mellow jazz band for your drinks reception?

If you’re not sure about what kind of music would suit your event, venue and guests, why not get in touch?

Our experts can take you through the options, and help you find the perfect local band for your event!

Do you offer other musical genres, such as ceilidh or jazz bands in Birmingham?

If you’re looking for something more refined, our jazz bands in Birmingham for hire cover a range of sub-genres including gypsy jazz bands, jazz trios, wedding jazz bands, background jazz bands.

All will play non-intrusive, sophisticated background music that your guests can talk over.

For the evening, consider hiring a swing band to get the party started.

Do we need to provide any equipment for the band?

Our local bands all come fully equipped for your event – it’s just worth getting in touch if you think your event will exceed 250 guests, as extra equipment might then be necessary. You just need to make sure that the band has a power source to plug in to and a space to perform!

We recommend a flat and sheltered stage area of at least 3x3 meters for a 3-piece band – then add an extra metre squared per band member that you have booked.

A raised stage is preferable for maximum impact but our bands are flexible to all kinds of set ups!

Where do your Birmingham function bands tend to perform?

With it's rich musical heritage boasting bands from UB40, Duran Duran, ELO, The Moody Blues and The Streets, Birmingham has always been the party heartbeat of our work here at Function Central.

From New Hall Hotel, Fazeley Studios, Edgbaston Park, Highbury Hall and The Best Western Westley to the Botanical Gardens, Weatheroak Hall and The Westmead Hotel, it's always an unforgettable night with our Birmingham bands.

Our bands have played throughout the city and beyond, including: Edgbaston, Solihull, Stourbridge, Yardley, Kidderminster, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Bromwich, Coventry, Dudley, and throughout the West Midlands.

How can we save money on our Birmingham band?

Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your band can provide this – it'll save you additional costs, such as travel.

If you haven't yet set your event date, consider booking a midweek or winter date to take advantage of the most competitive rates.

Always consider hiring a band from your local area, to save on travel and accommodation costs. We have bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.


Find local cover bands in Birmingham and UK wide

Function Central is a leading cover bands hire agency. We provide exceptional talent for private events, both in Birmingham, throughout the UK and internationally.

Hire a local band to save on costs – we have acts based in most major UK towns and counties.

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